We are seeking a highly skilled and driven Tax Associate to join our Team in the Kyiv office. As a Tax Associate, you will manage key workstreams and ensure the highest standards of legal quality and client service.In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to clients across a broad spectrum of tax matters, including corporate taxation, VAT, international tax structuring, transfer pricing, and tax aspects of complex transactions. You will take responsibility for analysing tax implications, preparing and reviewing specialised tax documentation, and representing clients in interactions with tax authorities. Your ability to deliver clear, practical, and solution-oriented advice will be essential in helping clients navigate evolving tax legislation, minimise risk exposure, and support their strategic and operational objectives.As a Tax Associate, you will also collaborate closely with Partners and contribute to business development, client relationship management, and internal knowledge sharing.Responsibilities include:1. Tax Advisory and StructuringProvide legal advice on Ukrainian corporate tax, VAT, PIT, and other tax implications of transactions.Evaluate tax risks and propose efficient tax structures for M&A, restructuring, investment, and financing projects.Conduct analysis of international double taxation treaties and BEPS rules.Assist with tax planning strategies in compliance with current legislation.2. Tax Compliance and Regulatory SupportSupport clients in tax reporting, documentation preparation, and interactions with tax authorities.Review and prepare tax-related documentation such as contracts, policies, and internal procedures.3. Tax Disputes and LitigationRepresent clients during tax audits, inspections, and administrative investigations.Prepare legal arguments, objections, appeals, and procedural documents.Assist in litigation involving tax issues, working with dispute resolution teams when necessary.4. Transactional SupportProvide tax analysis and input for corporate transactions, including due diligence reviews.Assess tax consequences of corporate restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and exits.Draft and review tax-related clauses in corporate and commercial agreements.5. Client Relationship ManagementAct as a trusted advisor for clients on day-to-day tax matters.Participate in negotiations, conference calls, and client meetings.Develop long-term client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives.6. Coordination and CollaborationWork closely with Partners and cross-functional teams such as Corporate/M&A, Banking & Finance, Dispute Resolution, and Employment.Support multidisciplinary projects involving tax, regulatory, accounting, and compliance considerations.Key skills and experience required:Ukrainian-qualified lawyer with a Law degree (LLB or LL.M); tax-oriented specialisation preferred.2-5 years of experience in tax advisory within a law firm, consulting firm, or corporate tax department.Strong understanding of Ukrainian tax law, international tax principles, and regulatory frameworks.Experience in tax analysis, interpretation of legislation, and drafting of technical documentation. Experience with tax litigation or audits is a plus.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify tax risks, present clear conclusions, and provide practical solutions.Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.Proactive, collaborative, and eager to develop a specialisation in M&A and transactional advisory.Only candidates who meet all the requirements set out above will be considered for the position.What we offerAt Kinstellar, we prioritize your goals. We begin by understanding your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities that unlock your full potential. By joining our team of exceptional talents, you become part of our high-performance culture, where we are committed to your personal and professional growth. We offer:High-level corporate culture: Our culture comes to life through our five core values: Excellence, Insight, Integrity, Team Spirit and Drive. At Kinstellar, we place a premium on integrity and are the only regional law firm with a dedicated risk and compliance team, along with a comprehensive anti-corruption compliance program.Learning & development: Benefit from professional development and training in a leading Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Southeast Europe (SEE) and Central Asia (CA) law firm, engaging in interesting work for reputable local and international clients.Wellbeing: Experience comprehensive benefits tailored to individual needs, fostering your mental and physical wellbeing. We prioritize your work-life balance with firm-wide days off and offer competitive compensation, including future salary growth and an annual performance bonus.Social impact: Engage in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives for both local and global impact. Our employee-driven Community Investment program includes pro bono work, volunteering, donations, and sponsorships.Why Kinstellar?At Kinstellar, we provide premium legal services and pride ourselves on having a collaborative, team-oriented, future-looking culture, providing unique development opportunities to grow in a highly supportive working environment throughout all stages of your career. At Kinstellar, you will have the opportunity to work with outstanding lawyers of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Southeast Europe (SEE) and Central Asia (CA) and with some of the world’s greatest referring law firms on highly complex cases. We are a purpose-driven organisation, with outstanding sector and service-line expertise, knowledge, and commitment to client service and innovation.We know our people value flexibility around when and where they work, so we are committed to offering a more adaptable way to work, balancing the way you work and your lifestyle with hybrid working options.We will support your career aspirations by offering access to mobility programs such as intra-office secondments and secondments with referring law firms, where possible. These programs give you the chance to travel to other countries, engage with international clients and lawyers, and develop your networks.Equal opportunitiesKinstellar provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants and strictly prohibits discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.Joining Kinstellar means working with some of the finest legal minds in CEE, SEE & CA on the region’s most challenging mandates. We attract the best and brightest talents to help us continue our stellar growth.Do you consider yourself Stellar? Apply now!To applyAt Kinstellar, we welcome direct applications. Please send your application (CV and cover letter) in English to Kateryna Kryvozub at []. We will then be in touch with you once we have reviewed your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.